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Stimuli related to rewarding behaviors such as food and sex are correlated with fluctuations of:

A) dopamine in the substantia nigra.
B) serotonin in the nucleus accumbens.
C) serotonin in the substantia nigra.
D) dopamine in the nucleus accumbens.

Rewarding Behaviors

Actions that lead to positive outcomes or reinforcements.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood regulation, motivation, and the reward system.

Nucleus Accumbens

The nucleus accumbens is a region in the brain that plays a central role in the reward circuit, involved in reward, pleasure, and addiction processes.

  • Identify the role of specific neurotransmitters in connection with brain functions and behaviors.
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Carlos PaulinoDec 22, 2024
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